Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Alstede Fresh Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Alstede Fresh Onion, Potato, Carrot, and Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

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Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 4 slices pancetta 2 shallots chopped 1/2-3/4 c mushrooms sliced 1-lb. Brussels sprouts, cleaned trimmed cut in half Olive oil as needed Salt and pepper to taste 2 T butter 1 T cornstarch 1/3 c vegetable broth or a little more as needed 2-3 T white wine 2 t lemon juice. 3/4 c light… Read More »

Ingredients: 4 slices pancetta 2 shallots chopped 1/2-3/4 c mushrooms sliced 1-lb. Brussels sprouts, cleaned trimmed cut in half Olive oil as needed Salt and pepper to taste 2 T butter 1 T cornstarch 1/3 c vegetable broth or a little more as needed 2-3 T white wine 2 t lemon juice. 3/4 c light… Read More »

Fried Cauliflower

Alstede Fresh Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Potatoes and Green Beans

Alstede Fresh Potatoes and Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

6 medium apples or enough to equal 6-6 1/2 cups 5 T butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T flour or 1 T corn starch 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup of raisins (optional) Peel and core the apples and cut into a medium dice. We used Cortland and Jonagold or… Read More »

6 medium apples or enough to equal 6-6 1/2 cups 5 T butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T flour or 1 T corn starch 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup of raisins (optional) Peel and core the apples and cut into a medium dice. We used Cortland and Jonagold or… Read More »

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »